Intellectual Property

Fighting the Gray Market in Korea and the U.S.

Both Korea and the United States face an influx of gray market goods (also known as “parallel imports”), but the […]

It’s Still Possible To Patent Software

A line of cases that began in 2012 and culminated in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International in 2014 has […]

“Los Pollos Hermanos” Artist Sues Breaking Bad Studio

Sony Pictures has been selling merchandise featuring the logo of fictional chicken joint Los Pollos Hermanos without permission, says artist […]

FTC Takes Aim At Patent Assertion Entities

Defining terms, the report steers clear of the loaded “patent troll,” but it does distinguish patent assertion entities (PAEs) from “non-practicing entities,” which it defines as “patent owners that primarily seek to develop and transfer technology.”

Supreme Court Cheerleader Case Could Upend Fashion Industry

This week the Supreme Court considered a case questioning whether cheerleader uniforms are subject to copyright protection, with the justices […]

Wrestling Lawsuit “Shamelessly” Plagiarizes NFL Concussion Suit

A lawsuit filed by 53 former professional wrestlers against World Wrestling Entertainment bore a striking resemblance to one filed against […]

Intel Spars With McAfee Over Use Of His Name

John McAfee and the Intel corporation are in court in the Southern District of New York in a dispute over […]

‘Spinal Tap’ Writer Suing After Getting Just $98 In Royalties

Over the last 30 years, the writer and co-star of cult favorite film, “This Is Spinal Tap,” Harry Shearer, has […]

Patent Filings Down This Year, IPR Cases UP

Patent filings were down in the third quarter, approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to data from Lex Machina. […]

IP At Risk When Selling Software To Public Agencies

A case in Washington state highlights the risk that companies take when they disclose intellectual property to public agencies – […]

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